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On Loneliness

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iamflowtrader
Aug 17, 2025
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Being alone in your trading journey is more common than most people realize. I’ve felt it too. Chances are, you don’t know many traders in your local city - and if you do, there’s a high probability that what they call “trading” isn’t trading at all.

Many people think they are traders, but in reality, they’re gambling, chasing hype or stuck in MLM schemes disguised as financial opportunities.

True trading is rare and the statistics confirm it: only about 3% of people consistently make money in the markets. That makes genuine traders like you a very small minority.

At first, this loneliness can feel isolating. But it’s also an incredible opportunity. As humans, we crave uniqueness and distinction.

Trading forces you to operate differently from the crowd - to think differently, manage risk differently and develop a mindset that most people will never understand. Embrace this solitude. Let it sharpen you, mold your thinking and strengthen your discipline.

Loneliness is a tool.

The advantag…

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